proves

VERB

establish facts; put to a test

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confirm convince demonstrate determine explain find justify result show substantiate test try turn out validate verify

STRONG

affirm analyze ascertain assay attest authenticate back certify check corroborate declare document evidence evince examine experiment fix manifest settle sustain testify uphold warrant witness

WEAK

add up bear out end up have a case make evident pan out show clearly show once and for all trial

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal confuse deny disprove hide invalidate miss refuse veto

STRONG

aid assist contradict disavow disclaim help refute reject unsettle

WEAK

discredit hypothesize theorize

Example Sentences

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Proves the maxim 'you're more likely to have an accident five mins from home!'

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

The news site Fast Company decried the mash-up, claiming: “HBO Max is a Branding Disaster, and This Ad Proves It.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2020

"Proves you can't predict a chaotic, multi-factor, non-linear future."

From Science Magazine • Apr. 15, 2020

Read More: Chris Christie Proves His Mettle in Undercard Still, the paper continues to have sway that papers in any other state covet.

From Time • Nov. 29, 2015

“I’ll say you did find your way. That always comes as a surprise the first time. Proves you got there, though. Or did you have help?”

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein